La Chuachia, New Mexico
La Chuachia: Located in Rio Arriba County at an elevation of 5,738 feet, this small settlement sits within the high desert environment of the Rio Grande rift valley in northern New Mexico.
About
La Chuachia is a city located in the county of Rio Arriba in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Quick Facts about La Chuachia
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.0950,-106.1381 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 03:32:41 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 34℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
La Chuachia is located at 36°5'42"N 106°8'17"W (36.0950200, -106.1380800).
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Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to La Chuachia, NM. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 188058 | Northern New Mexico College | Espanola (NM) | 87532 |
| 187976 | University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus | Los Alamos (NM) | 87544 |
| 188289 | Vogue College of Cosmetology-Santa Fe | Santa Fe (NM) | 87505 |
| 366605 | Southwest Acupuncture College-Santa Fe | Santa Fe (NM) | 87505 |
| 188207 | Southwestern College | Santa Fe (NM) | 87507 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to La Chuachia, NM. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAF | Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico | No specific stop location | BUS |
| LMY | Lamy station | Santa Fe County Road 33 | RAIL |
| LSV | Las Vegas station | Railroad & Lincoln Streets | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to La Chuachia.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Alcald Post Office | Alcalde (NM) | 87511 |
Other cities in Rio Arriba County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rio Arriba County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Española | 9,981 | City primarily in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, in the United States |
| Chimayo | 3,177 | City in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Dulce | 2,743 | Census-designated place (CDP) in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States |
| Santa Clara | 1,761 | Village in Grant County, New Mexico, United States |